Ihor Samunenkov vs Matthias Bluebaum
GM Ihor Samunenkov (2616) · GM Matthias Bluebaum (2694)
Ihor Samunenkov and Matthias Bluebaum have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2021 and the most recent in Mar 2026. Samunenkov leads 1 wins to 10 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (79% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games). The average game between them lasted 54 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Samunenkov | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samunenkov with White | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Bluebaum with White | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Samunenkov | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Samunenkov | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| D30 | Catalan | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E08 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Matthias Bluebaum | Ihor Samunenkov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2025 | Matthias Bluebaum | Ihor Samunenkov | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2025 | Matthias Bluebaum | Ihor Samunenkov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | TCh-POL Ekstraliga 2025 |
| Apr 2025 | Ihor Samunenkov | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | Catalan | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2025 | Ihor Samunenkov | Matthias Bluebaum | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2024 | Igor Samunenkov | Matthias Bluebaum | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2024 | Matthias Bluebaum | Igor Samunenkov | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Chessable Masters Play In |
| Mar 2023 | Matthias Bluebaum | Igor Samunenkov | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2022 | Igor Samunenkov | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2022 | Igor Samunenkov | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | Catalan | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2022 | Igor Samunenkov | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2022 | Igor Samunenkov | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | Catalan | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2022 | Igor Samunenkov | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2021 | Matthias Bluebaum | Igor Samunenkov | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Wch Rapid |
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What is the head-to-head score between Ihor Samunenkov and Matthias Bluebaum?
In 14 recorded games, Ihor Samunenkov has 1 wins, Matthias Bluebaum has 10 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Ihor Samunenkov and Matthias Bluebaum played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Dec 2021 to Mar 2026.
What openings do Ihor Samunenkov and Matthias Bluebaum play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games), followed by the Catalan (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.